ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology N113 Exam Questions
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A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching for a client who is to start taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which of the following food choices should the nurse identify as having the highest tyramine content?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Avocadoes. Avocadoes have high tyramine content, which can interact with MAOIs and cause a hypertensive crisis. Other choices (B-
D) have low to negligible tyramine levels and are safe to consume with MAOIs. It is crucial to avoid high-tyramine foods to prevent adverse reactions when taking MAOIs.
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